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Melbourne psychiatrist refuses new patients who don’t consent to AI note-taking

Josh Taylor Technology reporter 18 May 2026, 15:00 UTC (3 weeks ago) The Guardian — World rss feed

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Registration form informs patients that if they do not wish AI to be used, they will need their referring doctor to refer them to a different service providerGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne psychiatrist has refused new patients unless they agree to allow her to use an AI scribe to transcribe the conversations in their sessions.AI-driven note taking tools are becoming popular within the medical industry – with two in five general practitioners now using such scribes, according to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Continue reading...
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